I think it depends on your definition of "privateer". Nina Hoffman is sort of the same, she's on SC/Juliana , but not on a " team ". Even if these guys are getting a deal on frames, and maybe parts, its a long way from being on a factory ride. Back in my karting days, i was a top ten runner in regional series ( think us national type series, like pro GRT maybe) and recieved factory support for chassis, and loaner engines from a champion builder, but supported the rest of my opperation myself. While i had set up support from the factory team if needed, and a deal on chassis, the rest was up to me. I was my own mech, truck driver, travel agent, PR guy, all while working a regular job to pay for it. Same as the " Denim Destroyer ", Nina Hoffman, and many others trying to live thier dream. So yeah...id call that a privateer.